Automotive
Towards a smarter future for public transport
In-vehicle connectivity
Secure communication enables connectivity between all onboard systems, from vehicle diagnostics to passenger transport experience.
Driver assistance & automation Edge hardware platforms provide the performance needed to run Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features such as blind spot and driver fatigue monitoring, and lane departure warnings. These capabilities enhance road safety and lay the groundwork for future developments.
All of these applications rely on a robust hardware foundation that is not only powerful and reliable, but also adaptable to a fragmented and rapidly evolving software ecosystem. Platforms must support both Windows and Linux environments, offer extended product lifecycles, and remain compatible with a broad range of third-party applications and peripherals.
Case study – modernising Stockholm’s bus network A good example of intelligent mobility in action can be found in Stockholm, where the city’s transport authority upgraded the mobile communications infrastructure across its 1,600-bus fleet. The aim was to enable ‘always-on’ connectivity for ticketing and passenger systems, improve real-time fleet tracking, and ensure secure, scalable deployment with minimal downtime. To meet these requirements, Advantech implemented a rugged SmartFlex router solution, with SmartMotion routers with dual modems and SIM cards for uninterrupted connectivity. These were paired with a zero-touch deployment toolkit (WebAccess/DMP) to streamline installation, and remote monitoring software (R-See-Net) to provide proactive maintenance alerts. The result was a resilient, connected fleet capable of real-time data collection and remote diagnostics – improving operational efficiency while laying the groundwork for future smart transport services. This use case set a benchmark for how industrial-grade connectivity solutions can modernise urban transit networks.
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Europe’s decarbonisation goals and urbanisation trends will continue to place pressure on public transport systems to do more. Intelligent bus technology offers a practical, scalable way to address these demands, increasing public confidence in mass transit while helping cities cut emissions and reduce congestion.
Hardware manufacturers like Advantech play a vital role in this transformation by enabling the ecosystem of mobility solutions that operators and cities depend on. Through rugged, certified and highly configurable platforms, they provide the building blocks of smarter buses and, by extension, smarter cities.
As public transport becomes increasingly digitised and connected, buses will no longer be isolated vehicles but integrated nodes within a wider mobility infrastructure – exchanging data with traffic signals, other vehicles, and centralised management systems in real time. The success of this transition will depend on the quality and resilience of the technology embedded within each vehicle. By investing in intelligent hardware today, transport providers are not just modernising their fleets: they’re laying the foundation for a more efficient, sustainable and data-driven future in public mobility.
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